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- Map of Powell River area
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- Links to more information about Powell River
- Book set in Powell River
- What can you tell us about Powell River?
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Map of Powell River Area
On the map below, the river is just south of (below) the word Wildwood. Powell River empties Powell Lake into the Pacific Ocean.The town of Powell River is on the south of the river.
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Jean Klan, Photographer of Powell River
I was born and raised in the beautiful East Kootenay city of Kimberley, B.C. When I was a child, there were three things I’d like to boast about Kimberley:
- It had the largest lead and zinc mine.
- It was the highest city in Canada.
- Our ski hill had one of the longest T-Bar runs.
My Dad was an avid photographer and it wasn’t uncommon for us to pile into the car and go for a Sunday afternoon drive. Dad would often bring along his camera, just in case. So from an early age I developed an appreciation for pictures and home movies. I remember many Friday nights (before we got our first T.V.), when friends would come over and Dad would show his latest slides.
Since leaving Kimberley, I have lived in many B.C. communities including Victoria, Cranbrook, Burnaby, Elkford, Aldergrove, Abbotsford, Powell River and Gibsons, where I now live. Photography has become a regular part of my life, and just like my Dad, I seldom go out without my camera. In the last year, I’ve rekindled my love for painting, so now I’m on the lookout for great shots to paint.
Links To More Information About Powell River
- Town of Powell River Official Site (Opens in a new window)
- Wikipedia entry on Powell River (Opens in a new window)
Book Set In Powell River
This link takes you to a a book called The Principal's Kid
. It's a book many people think is worth an award. Guess where it happens. (This link opens in a new window.)
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